Mauritius Lifestyle - Expat Magazine
Like last year, Easter will be celebrated this Sunday in Mauritius amid the lockdown. But being locked down doesn't mean you can't enjoy it at all. Although churches will be closed, families will still gather in peace and harmony.
Mauritius has a record of 439 local COVID-19 cases since March 5, 2021. As we publish this article, there were 337 active cases on the island. The situation has become so alarming that the government chose to extend the lockdown until April 30, 2021. Here's what you need to know.
Dolores Semeraro is an Italian expat with more than 15 years of career in the hospitality industry, marketing and commerce. In 2016, she moved to Mauritius after staying in the Maldives and China. Dolores recently started a podcast called “Truth Behind Travel”, on which she interviews leaders and experts in the travel industry.
Federica, who was an operator in the tourism sector, was not going to sit and wait for this ordeal to be over in order to start all over again. The Italian expat and mother of two turned herself to her second passion: baking. And today, it is her main economic activity.
Given the rising number of Covid-19 cases over the past few weeks, extending the lockdown was inevitable for Mauritius. On Tuesday, March 23, Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth announced a new action plan for a slow return to normal as from April 1st.
Sandeep Ramgoolam is a young Mauritian working as a Senior Front End Developper for Ringier South Africa, a company specialised in software development for internet marketplace. He talks to Expat.com about the digitalisation process in Mauritius.
Locked down since a week, Mauritius is currently struggling against the pandemic. Still, here's an insight into what happened during the past few days.
Are you looking for new recipes to keep yourself busy during the lockdown and surprise your family? “Baja” (or "pakoras"), “dipain frire” (batter-fried bread) and “gateau pomme de terre” (batter-fried potatoes) are popular snacks in Mauritius. Besides, they're easy to prepare. Here is how to!
Since Wednesday, March 10, at 6 a.m., Mauritius has been locked down again until March 25. The population had been expecting this measure after ten new cases by local transmission were reported earlier this week. On Wednesday morning, there were a total of 28 positive COVID-19 cases.
This week, Mauritius is taking on new vibes and colours on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, which will be celebrated on Thursday, March 11. Different components of Mauritian society, mainly Hindus, are beginning their pilgrimage to the Grand Bassin, a sacred lake.
With more than 600,000 cars on Mauritian roads, finding a parking spot is no easy feat. That is especially true in cities around the island, Port-Louis, Beau-Bassin / Rose-Hill, Quatre-Bornes, Curepipe and Vacoas because parking is paid in cities but not in rural areas. Here is how the parking system works in Mauritius.
Francesca first discovered Mauritius in 2004 and immediately fell in love with the island. Today, she is the happy wife of a Mauritian and is enjoying her expat life, based in the north of the country. She talks to us about her intercultural experience.
While India grants a credit line to Mauritius for the financing of several projects, and local port activities resume, a study reveals the decline of the Mauritian middle class is in decline.
Mauritius, you would have noticed it by now, is an absolute melting pot of cultures and religions. Four main religious groups can be found amongst the Mauritian population: Islam, Hinduism, Christianism and Buddhism.
From the resignation of former Minister of Foreign Affairs Nando Bodha and that of Minister of Commerce Yogida Sawmynaden to the announcement of a study on the effects of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on Mauritians, here an insight into what's happening in Mauritius.
Borders closed to travellers from Brazil and Japan, the launch of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, four new COVID-19 cases recorded locally ... Here's a summary of what happened this week in Mauritius.
From the British expat who stopped a thief in Port-Louis, an agreement between Mauritian authorities and a lab for 260,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to the Court of Investigation on the Wakashio... Here is this week's news in one read.
The "minn bwi", with its Chinese, Indian and Creole influences, is a bit of a testament to Mauritian multiculturality. The dish is essentially boiled noodles that can be accompanied by a plethora of sauces, curries and broths that are particularly rich in flavor, spicy and colorful. Here are a few of the best spots for a “minn bwi”.
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